Cultural nonprofits
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Bronx Fashion Week helps celebrate Pride with designer Victor Lopez at the New York Botanical Garden
The nonprofit hosted the event with an all-LGBTQ+ and all-BIPOC production team
New York City
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Homeless persons among most vulnerable as air quality remains unhealthy
As many New Yorkers remain on city streets exposed to potential health risks, advocates and city outreach teams have fanned out across the city, administering aid and encouraging people to come indoors.
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Survey: Some asylum-seeker parents haven’t been able to get their children enrolled in NYC schools
The study by Make the Road New York and Hester Street also found migrants faced hurdles finding lawyers and getting transportation, among other needs.
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Philanthropy organizations call on Adams administration to reverse proposed cuts to programming at Rikers Island
The New York Youth Justice Initiative is pushing back on a plan to have the Department of Correction take over the services
New York City
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Thousands of New York high school seniors to get direct admissions to SUNY community colleges this fall
CUNY and SUNY plan to send personal messages to graduating seniors encouraging them to enroll in college.
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Fountain House advocates for greater support for people living with serious mental illness
The nonprofit’s CEO, employees and members championed the organization’s clubhouse model and stressed its potential for bettering the mental health care system
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Report: 61% of Asian Americans who have had an abortion experienced at least one community related barrier
A study by the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum and Ibis Reproductive Health captures the abortion experience amongst Asian Americans.
New York City
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4 things to know about Ana Almanzar, NYC’s new deputy mayor for strategic initiatives
The nonprofit executive is a Cuomo alum.
Nonprofits
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Nonprofits receive more than $35 million in support AAPI New Yorkers
The funding, through a partnership led by The Asian American Foundation, will go towards promoting public safety and small businesses after the recent spike in anti-Asian hate.
New York State
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NYC comptroller says old criminal convictions cost city residents nearly $2.4 billion in annual wages
The Legislature only has a few more days left to pass the Clean Slate Act, which would seal old criminal convictions.
New York State
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Socialist legislators back bill to block New York charities from funding Israeli settlements
Many Democrats condemned the legislation, and leaders of both the state Senate and Assembly promised that it would never receive a vote.
Mental Health
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How to meet the need for mental health services in NYC?
Experts with frontline experience shared their insights at 8th Annual Lillian Wald Symposium
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NYC health commissioner: “COVID-19 is here to stay”
New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan asked for help in informing New Yorkers about existing tools to fight COVID-19, as some free ones vanish.
New York City
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Adams’ order suspending some right-to-shelter protections called premature, illegal
You might expect city leaders to present a united front to face this crisis, but that’s not the case.
Kathy Hochul
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At ‘Unity Summit,’ Hochul touts gun laws, hate crime prevention
Almost a year after the Tops shooting in Buffalo, the governor said she’s taking action to prevent future racist violence.
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Adams calls for stronger mental health interventions following Jordan Neely’s killing
Mayor Eric Adams did not directly criticize Daniel Penny, the former Marine who put Neely into a deadly chokehold on a subway car
Interviews & Profiles
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How NYC is streamlining MWBE contracting
Lisa Flores, chief procurement officer and director of the Mayor's Office of Contract Services, discussed efforts that have improved how MWBE vendors interact with the city in a Q&A at City & State’s Diversity Summit
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New York City launches campaign to connect nonprofits with volunteers
With recruitment a growing problem, the Spread Love NYC campaign aims to increase community involvement
Housing
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New York City Council pushes affordable housing package
Several bills are in the Community Land Act, including two that prioritize nonprofits in housing development.
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Advocates push for Asian American history to be taught in school
The newly created REACH Coaltion supports state legislation that would require the curriculum across the state.
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